Ep. 6: Onoda faces tough competition in the welcoming race with his mom bike

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The welcoming race commences, with Onoda eager to compete against Imazmi and Naruko. He soon recognizes that his mom bike leaves him at a severe disadvantage compared to other riders. Despite the captain ordering him to stop via a recovery vehicle, Onoda interprets this as a demand to quit and refuses to surrender. Unaware of the captain's true intent, Onoda is unexpectedly provided with the team's spare road racer. This new bicycle serves as a significant equalizer, potentially allowing him to reach the front of the pack if he can maintain his balance. However, he has only a brief window to adapt to the unfamiliar equipment before the race continues, raising questions about his ability to keep going under such time pressure.